"Projecting back along the path of ionization, the nearest system is M24 Alpha."

We watched as the nearest solar system broke to hyperlight and was vaporized.

Geordi nodded and headed off at a run toward the nearest black-hole-drive system.

When we discovered the thing it was floating a million light-years from the nearest system, apparently without means of spatial locomotion.

We will head for the nearest solar system and land on a suitable planet.

"The nearest solar system is several light years away."

"We could take the lifeboat and strike out for the nearest civilized system."

Two of the ships survive, although they are crippled and stranded far from the nearest system.

At any rate, your EV had to limp to the nearest system on auxiliary power.